Iwata’s official comments on the possibility of not region-locking NX
Thanks to Nintendo’s translation of its financial results briefing Q&A sessions from last week, we now have president Satoru Iwata’s official comments on region locking when it comes to NX. View his response below.
My understanding is that it is not realistic on the existing video game systems because unlocking them after they are already on the market poses a number of hurdles. On the other hand, regarding NX, we understand that many consumers hold such opinions and such suggestions exist in the market, and although we have nothing concrete at the moment, we are internally analyzing what hurdles exist to lifting region locks. That is the situation right now. We acknowledge your request, and I personally want to give it positive consideration.
